Purdue University Calumet
School of Technology
Course Syllabus
OLS 33200 - Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene
(Cross referenced with W. Lafayette’s HSIC 345 Intro. To Occupational & Environmental Health
Sciences)
Credits and Contact Hours:
3 credit hours, 3 contact hours
Instructor’s or Course Coordinator’s Name:
Shoji Nakayama
Text Book, Title, Author and Year:
Title: The Occupational Environment-Its Evaluation, Control and Management, 2nd ed., 2003
Author: DiNardi
Introduction to the Course:
a. Course Description
An examination of the industrial hygiene factors instrumental in maintaining a safe and healthful
workplace. Special emphasis is given to the recognition, evaluation, and control of occupational
health hazards.
b. Prerequisites: MA 14800 and 100-level Chemistry course (w/lab), or consent of instructor
c. Selective Course
Specific Goals to the Course:
a. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
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Be able to discuss the historical background of the fields of occupational and environmental
health and events leading to the establishment of current related regulations. (j)
Understanding the major principles and terminology of toxicology, epidemiology, and
environmental exposure assessment as they are applied to environmental and occupational health.
(c, k)
Understanding the units of airborne contaminant concentration, and be able to perform basic
calculations and conversions involving these concentrations. (k)
Be able to identify classes of environmental contaminants, their major health effects, and typical
environments where they are concern. (h, k)
Understand the operations of OSHA, NIOSH< EPA, ACGIH, their important interactions with
industry, and their principle types of regulations and/or guidelines. ( k)
Understand the use of different types of respiratory protective equipment. (c, k)
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b. Student Outcomes
This course satisfies ABET Criterion c, h, j, k
Course Delivery Methods (check all that apply):
□ Lecture
□ Laboratory
√ Online
□ Discussion groups
□ Projects
□ Other (explain)
Factors Used to Determine the Course Grade (check all that apply):
√ Quizzes (15%)
√ Exams (1 and 2 - 20% each)
√ Homework (20%)
□ Papers
□ Lab Reports
□ Class participation
□ How final grade is determined – final exam 25%
Brief List of Topics to be Covered:
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Introduction to Occupational & Environmental Health
History of Occupational & Environmental Health
Principals of Industrial Hygiene & Exposure Assessment
Exposure Limits & Guidelines
Epidemiology
Industrial Technology
Lung Structures and Function
Airborne Pollutants: Absorption and Deposition
Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases
Silicosis & Asbestosis
Metals
Solvents
OSHA: the Act and the Agency
EPA Regulations
Water Pollution
Biological Agents
Emergency Preparedness
Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protective Equipment
Occupational Medicine
Ethics in Occupational and Environmental Health
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